HBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Haryana Board of Secondary Education 10th 2026 ( HBSE 10th )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Apr 26, 2026 17:30 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Overview

HBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026: The Board of Secondary Education (Haryana) has prescribed the HBSE 10th exam pattern 2026. It highlights overall structure of exam. Going through the exam pattern, students can know the marking scheme, weightage of topics, etc. Students must also go through the syllabus to know the topics that are important for HBSE 10th exams. It is advised that students solve previous years' question papers within the stipulated time for better preparation. 

Table of contents
  • HBSE 10th Exam Pattern
  • HBSE 10th Marking Scheme For All Subjects
  • FAQs on HBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026
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HBSE 10th Exam Pattern

The subject-wise HBSE 10th exam pattern is given below.

Haryana Board 10th Science Exam Pattern

Question Type Number of Questions Marks Per Question Total Marks

Essay Type

3

6

18

Short Answer

3

4

12

Very Short Answer

9

2

18

Objective

12

1

12

Total Marks: 60

Haryana Board 10th Social Science Exam Pattern

Question Type Number of Questions Marks Per Question Total Marks

Essay Type

4

5

20

Short Answer

7

3

21

Very Short Answer

8

2

16

Objective

16

1

16

Map

2

4+3

7

Total Marks: 80

Haryana Board 10th Maths Exam Pattern

Question Type Number of Questions Marks Per Question Total Marks

Essay Type

4

5

20

Short Answer

8

4

32

Very Short Answer

6

2

12

Objective

16

1

16

Total Marks: 80

Haryana Board 10th English Exam Pattern

Question Type Number of Questions Marks Per Question Total Marks

Essay Type

5

5

25

Short Answer

9

2

18

Very Short Answer

5

5(1 * 5)

25

Objective

12

12

Total Marks: 80

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I score above 90 percent in class 10th exam?
A: 
In class 10, its not very hard to score above 90. You can easily get 100/100 in maths, 90+ in english and 95+ in computer. Have the attitude, "I just have to complete every single chapter for every single subject thoroughly." Just keep covering chapters after chapters and you will see yourself confident on the exam day. Do solve previous years question papers. This will surely help you increase your marks. All the best !!
Q:   How can I prepare for HBSE 10th exams in such a short time?
A: 

Students must read the tips below to score well in Class 10 exams. 

Complete the whole syllabus

Cover Text Books thoroughly

Utilise HBSE 10th date sheet 2026

Focus on Revision

Practice HBSE 10th Sample Papers 2026

Q:   What is HBSE 10th Science syllabus?
A: 

Students are advised to finish their HBSE 10th syllabus 2026 at least two months before the commencement of exams. Thereafter, they must focus on the revision and practice all the chapters and topics thoroughly to score above 90 percent. 

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HBSE 10th Marking Scheme For All Subjects

Students can click on the subject-wise links below to download the marking scheme. It shares the kind  of quesions that appear frequently in the exams, the weightage for all chapters in syllabus, the difficulty level of the exam and more. 

Subject Download Marking Scheme PDF
Computer Science  Download PDF
Dance Download PDF
English Download PDF
Hindi Download PDF
Hindustani Music Instrument Download PDF
Hindustani Music Tabla Download PDF
Hindustani Music Vocal Download PDF
Home Science Download PDF
Maths Basic Download PDF
Maths Standard Download PDF
Punjabi Download PDF
Sanskrit Download PDF
Science Download PDF
Social Science Download PDF
Urdu Download PDF

HBSE 10th 2026 Exam Pattern 

Students can go through the table below to know the maximum marks awarded in HBSE 10th theory and practicals for different subjects.

Name of the subject

Maximum Marks in theory

Maximum Marks in practical

CCE

Total Marks

Hindi (First Language)

80

—–

20

100

English (Second Language)

80

—–

20

100

Mathematics

80

—–

20

100

Social Science

80

—–

20

100

Science

60

20

20

100

Anyone of the following :

A) Third Language (anyone out of Sanskrit/ Punjabi/ Urdu)

80

20

100

B) Home Science

60

20

20

100

C) Agriculture

60

20

20

100

D) Animal Husbandry

60

20

20

100

E) Drawing

60

20

20

100

F) Music

20

60

20

100

G) Dance

20

60

20

100

H) Physical and Health Education

60

20

20

100

I) Computer Science

40

40

20

100

J) Any one of the following subject :

ITES,

Automobile

Security Services,

Retail Industry Business

Beauty and Wellness

Physical Education and Sports

Patient Care Assistance

Agri-Paddy Farming

Tourism-Hospitality-Travel

Media-Animation

Banking & Finance Services

Banking Insurance

Apparel Designing

Vision Technician

30

50

20

 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the marking scheme for Maths and English in HBSE 10th exams?
A: 

The board has released the HBSE 10th marking scheme for all subjects on the official website. You can click on the links below to download and check the HBSE 10th marking scheme 2026 for Maths and English.

HBSE 10th Mathematics Exam pattern 2026

HBSE 10th English Exam pattern 2026

Q:   What is the pattern of HBSE 10th exams?
A: 

You can go through the table below to know the maximum marks awarded in HBSE 10th theory and practicals for different subjects.

Name of the subject

Maximum Marks in theory

Maximum Marks in practical

CCE

Total Marks

Hindi (First Language)

80

—–

20

100

English (Second Language)

80

—–

20

100

Mathematics

80

—–

20

100

Social Science

80

—–

20

100

Science

60

20

20

100

Anyone of the following :

A) Third Language (anyone out of Sanskrit/ Punjabi/ Urdu)

80

20

100

B) Home Science

60

20

20

100

C) Agriculture

60

20

20

100

D) Animal Husbandry

60

20

20

100

E) Drawing

60

20

20

100

F) Music

20

60

20

100

G) Dance

20

60

20

100

H) Physical and Health Education

60

20

20

100

I) Computer Science

40

40

20

100

J) Any one of the following subject :

ITES,

Automobile

Security Services,

Retail Industry Business

Beauty and Wellness

Physical Education and Sports

Patient Care Assistance

Agri-Paddy Farming

Tourism-Hospitality-Travel

Media-Animation

Banking & Finance Services

Banking Insurance

Apparel Designing

Vision Technician

30

50

20

 
Q:   What is the duration of HBSE 10th board exams? What are the timings for the same?
A: 

HBSE 10th board exams are held for a duration of 3 hours for most subjects. The timings of the examination are 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

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FAQs on HBSE 10th Exam Pattern 2026

Students can check the FAQs on HBSE 10th exam pattern 2026 below:

Q:   What details are mentioned on HBSE 10th admit card?
A: 

Following are the details mentioned on the HBSE 10th Admit Card 2026:

  • Name of the examination
  • Timings of the examination
  • Venue of the examination hall
  • Exam Day instructions
  • Candidate's details
  • Signature and stamp of school heads
Q:   Can I give HBSE 10th exam without admit card?
A: 

No, you will not be allowed to write HBSE 10th exam without admit card. Hence, you should carry it on all exam days.

Q:   How can I prepare for HBSE 10th exams in such a short time?
A: 

Students must read the tips below to score well in Class 10 exams. 

Complete the whole syllabus

Cover Text Books thoroughly

Utilise HBSE 10th date sheet 2026

Focus on Revision

Practice HBSE 10th Sample Papers 2026

Q:   How can I score above 90 percent in class 10th exam?
A: 
In class 10, its not very hard to score above 90. You can easily get 100/100 in maths, 90+ in english and 95+ in computer. Have the attitude, "I just have to complete every single chapter for every single subject thoroughly." Just keep covering chapters after chapters and you will see yourself confident on the exam day. Do solve previous years question papers. This will surely help you increase your marks. All the best !!
Q:   How can I prepare for HBSE 10th exams using HBSE date sheet?
A: 

Students appearing for BSEH 10th Board Exam 2026 must understand the strategy to utilize HBSE date sheet for preparation of HBSE Board Exams 2026. HBSE 10th Board Exam 2026 will likely be conducted between February 27 and March 15, 2026. Now, let us understand ways to use HBSE date sheet for HBSE Class 10 preparation 2026.  

Prepare a subject-wise list for HBSE Class 10

List down all the subjects of HBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026. Students appearing for BSEH Class 10 Board Exam 2026 will commonly be appearing for English, Hindi, Science, Social Science and Mathematics.

List down HBSE Class 10 syllabus and list of topics to cover

Students are advised to cover the complete CBSE 10th syllabus 2026. It is important for students to cover the whole syllabus to score well in board exams. Students must also not forget to make note of important topics to cover to avoid last minute hassles.

Know your subject-wise strengths and weakness

Prioritize the subjects you think you are weak in. Try to cover the whole syllabus using time management. It is important to cover weak subjects before the ones you feel confident about. Use the HBSE 10th timetable to know the number of preparatory days allotted to each subject. Try and cover lengthy subjects much prior to any other subjects.

Make Notes for Revision

While preparing for HBSE Board Exams 2025 Class 10, students are advised to make notes for all the subjects. The short notes prepared during the preparation process will help students in last-minute revisions.

Don’t forget to test yourself!

 While preparing for HBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026, students are advised to keep testing themselves. Practice as many HBSE Class 10 Sample Paper 2026. Use previous year question papers to revise and practice for HBSE board exams 2026. Practicing sample papers will not only help students understand their preparation level but also teach them time management while making under the HBSE 10th exam pattern.

Q:   What are the important documents to carry during HBSE 10th exam?
A: 

You must not forget to carry your HBSE 10th admit card on all exam days. In case you forget, you will not be allowed to write the exam. Along with the HBSE admit card, students must also carry their pens, pencils, ruler. geometry box etc.

 

Q:   The spellings of my name on the HBSE 10th admit card are incorrect. What do I do?
A: 

In case you find any discrepancies in the HBSE Class 10 admit card, you must report it urgently to your school authorities for correction. 

The school officials will get the details corrected and then issue you a new admit card for the exams. It is important to carry the HBSE 10th admit card on all exam days, otherwise you will not be allowed to write the exam.

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Jasleen Harsha

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Answered 3 weeks ago

HBSE 12th result 2026 will be announced separately for different streams. Students can check their results by logging with the required details.

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Selection of the best courses after HBSE 12th depends on the student's performance in the board exams, preference, and choices. Those who clear the exam from the Science stream can go for BTech, BSc, BCA, Nursing, MBBS, etc. Those with a commerce background can opt for BCom, BBA, etc. Students from

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HBSE 12th result includes details as given below.

  • Name of the student
  • Roll number
  • School name
  • Marks obtained
  • Total marks
  • Percentage
  • Qualifying status

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

Students are not allowed to change the HBSE 12th exam centres. They need to appear for the exam at the allotted test centre.

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Indrani Thakur

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Answered 2 months ago

HBSE Class 12 exam centres are mentioned in the admit card. Candidates are required to appear for the exam at the centres allotted to them. They should reach the centre on time.

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HBSE Class 12 admit card 2026 is available now. The direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. The schools need to enter the required credentials to download the same.

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Bhumika Arora

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Answered 2 months ago

The board does not release the HBSE 12th toppers list. Following students secured the highest marks in the exam in 2023.

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  • Kanuj, Mansi Saini, Priya (496 marks)

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There is a provision for reevaluation of marks in HBSE Class 12. For this, candidates need to fill the required form. 

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